LIMA, Peru (Interstat) — San Lorenzo used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Olimpico 80-69 in Argentinian Liga A basketball action Wednesday at Polideportivo Roberto Pando. The home team outscored Olimpico 29-22 in the period to turn a three-point halftime lead into a comfortable double-digit advantage.

Lucas Perez led San Lorenzo with 20 points and five assists. Selem Safar added a game-high 21 points. Jose Ascanio paced Olimpico with 19 points and eight rebounds.

San Lorenzo improved to 13-16 across all competitions this season. Olimpico fell to 11-18. The teams split their two-game season series, with each winning on its home floor.